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About this course

An online training course for senior mental health leads, helping you develop a sustainable whole-school approach to mental health.

This online training for senior mental health leads is CPD-accredited and DfE-assured.

It will give you the knowledge and skills to implement a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing.

The training is ideal for:

  • headteachers
  • deputy heads
  • SENCOs
  • pastoral leads
  • safeguarding leads
  • all others in school leadership positions.

How it works

The training is offered at beginner and intermediate levels.

Both options are delivered online, and combine the expertise of Anna Freud’s clinicians and tutors with a knowledgeable community of practice.

Book your place

Both of our courses are available for free with DfE funding.

Find out more about the beginner course

Who is it for? Up to two senior mental health leads new to the role 

What does it cover? The foundational knowledge and skills you need to implement to a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing

Cost: £500 each (FREE when covered by DfE grant funding)

Length: 2 half days (3-4 weeks apart)

Includes:

  • Optional coaching sessions following the training course
  • An online network to collaborate with peers
  • A monthly senior mental health lead newsletter for ongoing advice, tips and quality-assured resources.

Book your place on the beginner course.

Find out more about the intermediate course

Who is it for? One senior mental health lead familiar with the role 

Course content: Thorough exploration of Public Health England’s 8 principles for a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing

Cost: £800 (free when covered by DfE grant funding)

Length: 2 full days (3-5 weeks apart)

Includes:

  • An optional reflective session between training days
  • Optional post-course support sessions
  • An online network to collaborate with peers
  • A monthly senior mental health lead newsletter for ongoing advice, tips and quality-assured resources.

Book your place on the intermediate course.

To find out more about the structure of each course and the learning objectives, download our information leaflet. 

Alternative senior mental health lead courses

We also have an online senior mental health lead course available exclusively for colleagues working in FE or sixth form colleges.

If you would like to discuss a face-to-face course, please complete this expression of interest form

  • Beginner: 5 online modules over two half training days, plus coaching on day 2 / Intermediate: 8 online modules over two training days and an optional 2 hour online reflective session

The Anna Freud Centre brings together those with a stake in the mental health of children and young people. Please subscribe to our mailing list to receive a bi-monthly e-newsletter and occasional updates about the Centre's training and events. 

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